Moscow to react if U.S. speeds up Europe missile defense: Deputy FMMay 23, 2014 - 17:54 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Moscow hopes Washington “understands that Russia will be forced to react if the U.S. speeds up the placement of missile defense systems in Europe,” Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Friday, May 23, according to RIA Novosti. “We can’t remain indifferent to any attempt that affects Russia’s national potential of its strategic nuclear restraint,” Ryabkov said. Late last month, the U.S. Navy deployed for the first time an advanced version of a missile-interceptor for its Aegis missile defense system, initiating the second phase of Washington’s plan to boost missile defenses in Europe. The U.S. missile defense system in Europe, which NATO and the U.S. say is aimed at countering threats from North Korea and Iran, has been a particular source of friction in U.S.-Russian relations for a number of years. Russia and NATO formally agreed to cooperate on the system at the 2010 NATO summit in Lisbon, but talks foundered, in part over Russian demands for legal guarantees that the system would not target its strategic nuclear deterrent. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |